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OSPCA hands its enforcement powers over to the province

OSPCA hands its enforcement powers over to the province

'Animal cruelty is a crime and it needs to be addressed no differently than any other crime,' says OSPCA official, noting attention will turn to prevention-focused efforts
Special weather statement issued due to high heat, humidity

Special weather statement issued due to high heat, humidity

Hot and humid air mass will remain in place into Saturday with humidex values near 40
Local artists will paint a canoe 'live' during Mariposa Folk Festival

Local artists will paint a canoe 'live' during Mariposa Folk Festival

Trio will be located in the Community Village Friday from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m.; The challenge will be how they united their three distinct styles
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Mix of sun and cloud today and still hot
Province pledges $37.3M for Highway 89 bridge improvements

Province pledges $37.3M for Highway 89 bridge improvements

New Highway 89 bridge and interchange improvements will be mostly constructed overnight, aiming to be complete by 2021
Canada Day weekend was deadly on roads, trails, waterways

Canada Day weekend was deadly on roads, trails, waterways

OPP report five people were killed in car/motorcycle crashes, one died in off-road incident and three males drowned
Mariposa marks two decades since return to Orillia (4 photos)

Mariposa marks two decades since return to Orillia (4 photos)

'Nomadic' festival returned 20 years ago; 'Mariposa has something for everyone,' president says of this weekend's event
Looking to keep cool? Cooling centres and splash pads are open!

Looking to keep cool? Cooling centres and splash pads are open!

Remember to drink lots of water and keep your home cool, officials warn
Tips to stay cool and safe during season's first heat wave

Tips to stay cool and safe during season's first heat wave

Air conditioning along can triple average daily cost of electricity; These tips can help minimize electricity usage during a heat wave
OPP investigating employee of MF Live, company behind Roxodus

OPP investigating employee of MF Live, company behind Roxodus

Police probe focuses on former employee of company that was involved in the failed Roxodus festival; Officials have not responded to media inquiries